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Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920192019
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $25,295 $29,995
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85 235  
4-speed automatic 850    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65 185  
4-speed automatic 815    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 1,935 610 375
Options (change) 1,772 485 300
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $16,610 $26,800 $31,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,709
Model Year200920192019
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$16,610$26,800$31,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,610$24,895$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920192019
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,735$3,640$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98-177

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092019
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.4 in
Length166.9 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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